Episode 33: With Pat (On Political Awakening, Family Dynamics, Cab Driving, Near-Death Experiences and Fatherhood)

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Welcome Back to Jonah Asks. Meet Pat. In this episode we discuss:*Growing up in Queens, NY in 50s*Irish-American family*Political movements*The 1960s*Woodstock and music*NYC cab driving*Jimi Hendrix*Vietnam and conscientious objections*Fatherhood*Near-death accidents*Woodworking as an outlet*RetirementThanks for listening. If you'd like to support this podcast, please share it with others, subscribe to it if that's something you do with podcasts. You can also support the purpose of this podcast by donating to a non-profit organization of your choice.Fair Fight, Equal Justice Initiative, Donors Choose and Kiva are a few you might look into. Charity Navigator helps you understand where your money goes. Or you can support Jonah Asks by donating directly to the production of this podcast:www.buymeacoffee.com/jonahasks

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